Inside the MFAH Archive for 2020
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
On-Site & Online “Echoes of Harlem: The Graphic Work of Aaron Douglas” August 15, 2020
The Museum’s Hirsch Library showcases graphic artist Aaron Douglas, who began his artistic career during the Harlem Renaissance.
Virtual Cinema “Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly” Examines Freedom through the Artist’s “@Large” Exhibition August 14, 2020
Go behind the scenes of the powerful exhibition @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz—an ambitious, site-specific installation that transformed the notorious California prison into a setting for activism and hope.
Let’s Make a Painting: Inspired by Action August 14, 2020
Create your own work of art inspired by the “action painting” method of artist Jackson Pollock and his work in the MFAH collections.
Virtual Cinema Spotlight: Shirley Chisholm’s Historic Presidential Run August 12, 2020
The compelling film Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed documents the passionate 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black U.S. congresswoman.
Close-Up on “Black Cultural Organizations in Houston” August 12, 2020
Tune in to this Soul of a Nation virtual discussion and get to know Houston’s vibrant and influential Black arts-and-culture organizations.
Black Cultural Organizations in Houston: “Soul of a Nation” Virtual Panel Discussion August 10, 2020
Explore Houston’s Black cultural organizations: their importance and resilience, their birth and evolution, and their role in today’s social and political climate.
Virtual Cinema: “Losing Ground” and “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” August 9, 2020
Rediscover two classics: Losing Ground, about a marriage at a crossroads; and Jazz on a Summer’s Day, filmed at the Newport Jazz Festival.
Conversation with the Director: Gary Tinterow Talks with Artist David McGee August 9, 2020
Artist David McGee joins MFAH director Gary Tinterow for a virtual discussion about the landmark exhibition Francis Bacon: Late Paintings.
Remembering Olivia de Havilland August 8, 2020
The MFAH is honored to have a very special connection to legendary actress Olivia de Havilland.
Summer Art Explorers: Playing with Spheres August 7, 2020
Kids can be MFAH art explorers all summer! Every week brings a different theme with new activities inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections.
